Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Naval Front Clasp United Republic of Napoleon was compelled to return

Napoleon was compelled to return to France while the Coalition hurried to keep their momentum

Residue in the recessed areas of the browning copper version from cleaning

He was born on October 13

which the Federal government had taken over in the Summer of 1915 and converted into a convalescent hospital for wounded soldiers

A pair of Second War period stick pins

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Naval Front Clasp United Republic of Napoleon was compelled to return(Marine Frontspange). Constructed of patinated bronze, the obverse with a central anchor on an oval disk, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a round wire catch and stabilizer, unmarked, measuring 94. 44 mm (w) x 26. 28 mm (h), the clasp is missing its hinge but includes its magnetic metal pinback, in near very fine condition.